A sample Glen Innes test route starting from the centre at 139 Apirana Avenue. It takes around 30 min 52 s to drive this 16.0 km practice route, in preparation for your Auckland Restricted (1R) and Full (1F) test.
| # | Instruction | Duration | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head south toward Apirana Ave/ |
0 min 21 s | 57 m |
| 2 | Turn left onto Apirana Ave/ |
2 min 13 s | 972 m |
| 3 | Turn right onto St Heliers Bay Rd/ |
2 min 39 s | 1.4 km |
| 4 | Turn right onto Riddell Rd (signs for Glendowie Presbyterian Church) | 1 min 23 s | 773 m |
| 5 | Head east on Riddell Rd toward Crossfield Rd | 0 min 6 s | 55 m |
| 6 | Turn right onto Crossfield Rd (signs for College) | 1 min 32 s | 960 m |
| 7 | At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto W Tamaki Rd | 0 min 48 s | 414 m |
| 8 | Turn right onto Taniwha St | 1 min 18 s | 866 m |
| 9 | Turn left onto Kestrel Pl | 0 min 4 s | 5 m |
| 10 | Head northwest on Kestrel Pl toward Taniwha St | 0 min 1 s | 5 m |
| 11 | Turn left onto Taniwha St | 1 min 18 s | 558 m |
| 12 | At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Elstree Ave | 0 min 56 s | 496 m |
| 13 | At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Point England Rd heading to Point England Reserve | 0 min 41 s | 334 m |
| 14 | Turn right onto Riverside Ave | 1 min 4 s | 765 m |
| 15 | Continue onto Dunkirk Rd | 2 min 11 s | 1.5 km |
| 16 | Turn right onto Kings Rd | 1 min 25 s | 705 m |
| 17 | At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Queens Rd | 0 min 22 s | 127 m |
| 18 | Head northwest on Queens Rd toward Basin View Ln | 0 min 47 s | 238 m |
| 19 | Turn right onto Pilkington Rd | 0 min 51 s | 375 m |
| 20 | Turn left onto Green Rd | 0 min 24 s | 225 m |
| 21 | Turn right onto Jellicoe Rd/ |
0 min 41 s | 281 m |
| 22 | Turn left onto Morrin Rd | 0 min 19 s | 92 m |
| 23 | Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Te Horeta Rd | 0 min 14 s | 59 m |
| 24 | Te Horeta Rd turns slightly left and becomes Morrin Rd | 1 min 9 s | 711 m |
| 25 | Turn left onto College Rd | 0 min 52 s | 504 m |
| 26 | Head northwest on College Rd toward Amber Ct Go through 1 roundabout |
1 min 28 s | 823 m |
| 27 | Head north on College Rd toward College Rd Go through 1 roundabout |
1 min 6 s | 684 m |
| 28 | At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto St Johns Rd/ |
1 min 36 s | 806 m |
| 29 | Turn right onto St Heliers Bay Rd/ Continue to follow Rte 6 |
2 min 12 s | 1.1 km |
| 30 | Turn right | 0 min 51 s | 67 m |
Challenge: You'll approach this roundabout where you need to take the 1st exit onto West Tamaki Road, which has a mix of school traffic (Glendowie College nearby) and residential vehicles.
Tip: Approach with caution, especially during school hours. Even though you're taking the 1st exit, check for traffic already on the roundabout. Signal left as you approach, and maintain your signal throughout.
Challenge: Two roundabouts in quick succession – first onto Elstree Avenue, then onto Point England Road heading towards Point England Reserve, where the streets can be lined with parked cars.
Tip: Take your time between roundabouts to reset and prepare properly for the next one. Watch for pedestrians, and keep your speed appropriate for the quiet streets.
Challenge: You'll turn onto Kings Road, then take the 3rd exit at the roundabout onto Queens Road. Taking a 3rd exit requires correct lane positioning and proper signalling throughout.
Tip: For a 3rd exit (effectively turning right), signal right on approach, stay in the right lane, then signal left as you pass the 2nd exit. Check mirrors before exiting and watch for vehicles entering the roundabout.
Address: 139 Apirana Avenue, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072
Phone: 09 521 0756
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm, Saturday: 8:30am to 2pm
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Test hours are weekdays until 3:30pm and Saturdays until 1:30pm.